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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Port Douglas
38 stays · 14 aparthotels and 24 serviced apartments · from €164/night
Port Douglas is a small town of a few thousand people on the coast north of Cairns, and a base for two World Heritage areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, which is part of the Wet Tropics of Queensland. Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Port Douglas suit the way people holiday here: a kitchen for breakfasts before early reef departures, a laundry for salty swimwear and room for families who stay a week or more.
38 stays
- Coconut Grove
- Lychee Tree Holiday Apartments
- Beaches Port Douglas
- Reef Club Resort
- Silkari The Pavilions
- Port Douglas Apartments - Adults Only Oasis
- The Newport on Macrossan - Adults Only
- Seascape Holidays - Tropic Sands
- Le Cher Du Monde Adults Only
- Port Douglas Retreat
- Martinique On Macrossan
- Coral Apartments Port Douglas
- Nautilus Holiday Apartments
- Coral Sea Villas
Where to stay in Port Douglas
Macrossan Street and the town centre
- first-time visitors
- dining
- walkability
Macrossan Street is the main street, lined with shops, cafés and restaurants and easy to explore on foot. The weekly Sunday market at Rex Smeal Park, with tropical fruit, vegetables and crafts is held in town.
Stays in or near Macrossan Street and the town centre
- Mantra Aqueous on Port · about 400 m away
- Meridian at Port Douglas - Adults Only · about 500 m away
- Verandahs · about 500 m away
- Silkari Reflections of Port Douglas · about 600 m away
Four Mile Beach
- beach
- families
- long stays
Running south from the town, Four Mile Beach has firm sand that is good for walking and cycling. Stinger nets and lifeguards are at the northern end, closest to the town centre, which is the best place to base yourself if swimming is a priority.
Stays in or near Four Mile Beach
- Silkari Lagoons Port Douglas · about 1.1 km away
- Port Douglas Sands Resort · about 900 m away
- The Mediterranean Port Douglas · about 900 m away
- Pool Resort Port Douglas · about 1.2 km away
Marina and Wharf Street
- couples
- waterfront
- reef trips
The marina has the Marina Mirage shops and restaurants, and Wharf Street is home to the heritage-listed St Mary's by the Sea, a non-denominational church that was formerly Roman Catholic. It is a short walk from Macrossan Street.
Stays in or near Marina and Wharf Street
- Meridian at Port Douglas - Adults Only · about 600 m away
- Shantara Resort Port Douglas - Adults Only Retreat · about 600 m away
- Mantra Aqueous on Port · about 600 m away
- Verandahs · about 700 m away
Craiglie
- quiet stays
- self-drive
- long stays
About 6 km south of the town on the Captain Cook Highway, Craiglie is a small coastal locality surrounded by sugarcane. It is quieter than Port Douglas itself and suits visitors with a car who want more space.
Mossman
- rainforest
- self-drive
- local life
About a 20-minute drive north-west of Port Douglas, Mossman is a working sugar town and the administrative centre of the Shire of Douglas, with a hospital, schools and everyday services. Mossman Gorge, in Daintree National Park, lies just west of town.
Getting around Port Douglas
Cairns Airport is about an hour's drive south along the Captain Cook Highway, a coastal road that links Cairns, Port Douglas and Mossman. Shuttle buses run daily, and you can also take a private transfer or a hire car from the airport; book transfers ahead from June to October, the busiest months. Uber is not guaranteed for the long run north, so pre-booking is safer.
The town centre is easy to walk, and bikes, scooters, taxis and Uber cover short hops. To drive north into the Daintree beyond Mossman you need to cross the Daintree River on the Daintree Ferry; Cape Tribulation is about 90 minutes from town.
Living in Port Douglas for longer
For longer stays, a hire car makes a big difference: it opens up Mossman Gorge, the Daintree and the Atherton Tablelands, and Mossman has more everyday services than the resort town. The Sunday market is good for tropical fruit and vegetables, and tap water is safe to drink throughout the region.
Stinger season runs from November to May, and the netted area at the northern end of Four Mile Beach is patrolled by lifeguards. Saltwater crocodiles live in the area, and signs on Four Mile Beach warn against walking near the water's edge, especially at dusk, so creeks and estuaries are best left alone.
When to visit Port Douglas
Port Douglas has a tropical monsoon climate. The dry season, from June to the end of October, brings warm sunny days around 25–26°C and cool mornings and evenings; it is also the busiest time. The wet or green season runs from November to May, with highs rarely above 31°C and the heaviest rain from January to March, when the rainforest and waterfalls are at their fullest.
Peak periods are December–January, Easter and June–October, while February to May (outside school holidays) and November are quieter. The town's main festival, Port Douglas Carnivale, runs for ten days over two weekends in May.
Most visitors fly into Cairns and drive up, so if you are splitting a trip between reef towns, compare Cairns and Palm Cove too. Our guide to what an aparthotel is explains how apartment-style stays work.
Long-stay tips for Port Douglas
Of the 38 properties here, 24 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 3 list a laptop-friendly workspace and 15 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.
32 properties list a full kitchen and 6 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 72 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Port Douglas
We checked prices for 7 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €164 per night, the median €419 and the highest €903. The cheapest at that time was Mango Tree Holiday Apartments. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Other cities in Australia
Travelling further? See aparthotels in Gold Coast, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Mooloolaba, Perth and Maroochydore.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
|---|---|
| €150–€299 | 3 |
| €300–€449 | 1 |
| €450–€599 | 2 |
| €900–€1,049 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Cairns Airport to Port Douglas?
It is about an hour's drive north on the Captain Cook Highway. Shuttle buses run daily, or you can book a private transfer or hire a car at the airport.
Where is the best place to stay in Port Douglas?
Macrossan Street and the northern end of Four Mile Beach put you within walking distance of restaurants and the patrolled swimming area. Craiglie and Mossman are quieter and suit visitors with a car.
When is stinger season in Port Douglas?
From November to May. During these months a stinger net is in place at the northern end of Four Mile Beach, where lifeguards patrol.
What is the best time to visit Port Douglas?
The dry season from June to October has sunny days and little rain but is the busiest period. The wet season from November to May is hotter and more humid, with fewer visitors and lush rainforest.
How far is the Daintree Rainforest from Port Douglas?
Mossman Gorge, in Daintree National Park, is about a 20-minute drive from Port Douglas, near Mossman. Cape Tribulation is roughly a 90-minute drive, with the Daintree River ferry crossing on the way.
How many aparthotels are there in Port Douglas?
We currently list 38 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Port Douglas.
How much does an aparthotel in Port Douglas cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €164 to €903 per night, with a median of €419.
Do aparthotels in Port Douglas have kitchens?
38 of the 38 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
Sources
- Travel tips and FAQs – Tourism Port Douglas Daintree (official)
- Port Douglas – Wikipedia
- Port Douglas – Wikivoyage
- Daintree Rainforest – Wikipedia
- St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas – Wikipedia
- Mossman, Queensland – Wikipedia
- Craiglie, Queensland – Wikipedia
- How to get to Port Douglas from Cairns – Visit Port Douglas
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